1700–10; named after Gabriello Fallopio (died 1562), Italian anatomist; see -ian
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A doctor inserts the coil into each Fallopian tube, in a procedure that typically takes less than 15 minutes.
From Washington Post • Sep. 21, 2015
One of the oldest incontrovertible descriptions of a condom comes from 16th century Italian physician Gabriele Falloppio, who lent his name to the Fallopian tube.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2013
Human Growth calls a Fallopian tube a Fallopian tube.
From Time Magazine Archive
Usually, only one ovary responds, and on Day 10 or soon after, a fully formed ovum is released into the Fallopian tube.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the lumen of a tubular organ, such as the appendix or the Fallopian tube is blocked also, the action of pyogenic organisms is favoured and suppuration ensues.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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